Taylor Swift is the gift that just keeps on giving for Sugarland: Bandmates Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush reveal that Swift is the one who conceptualized the newly released music video for their Swift co-written single, “Babe.”

“She actually reached out to us and said, ‘I’ve got a great idea for the video,’ and she wrote the treatment,” Nettles, 43, told PEOPLE exclusively Wednesday at the CMT Awards.

On top of that, Swift, 28, wrote herself a featured role, playing a red-haired femme fatale in the early 1960s-inspired video, which debuted on Saturday night. Shot only a couple of weeks ago on the Los Angeles set of the AMC hit series Mad Men, it also stars Nettles as the wronged wife and actor Brandon Routh, who plays her philandering husband; Bush appears in the video in multiple roles.

The betrayal song, co-written with Train’s Pat Monahan, was originally slated to appear on Swift’s 2012 album, Red, but it didn’t make the final cut. She offered it to Sugarland, who are Big Machine label-mates, for their just-released album, Bigger, and then volunteered to sing background vocals.

“She loves this song,” said Nettles. “She loves our recording of it. She’s been such a champion of ours, not only for many, many years, but also where this project is concerned. She’s just super excited that we’re doing it.”

Monahan was equally thrilled with the country duo’s recording. “Some of you already know that @sugarland has a new single out called #babe that sounds awesome,” he wrote on Instagram after the song was released in April. “I was lucky enough to have written it with @taylorswift and I want to thank Taylor for being so kind, sweet and talented and letting me be a part of her huge life.”

Taylor Swift’s newest album sold more than 717,000 copies in the U.S. in its first day of release, putting the pop star on pace to potentially beat out week-one sales for her previous blockbuster effort.WSJ.com: US Business

Taylor Swift’s newest album sold more than 717,000 copies in the U.S. in its first day of release, putting the pop star on pace to potentially beat out week-one sales for her previous blockbuster effort.WSJ.com: Lifestyle

“We’re living the life out in Las Vegas, but then [our mom] is sending us out, we have to leave the house, and we decide to make the move out to LA,” Haley explained of the show’s premise during a Build Series interview with The Huffington Post, adding, “Before that, we explore some different career options out in Vegas. We try mermaids, magicians’ assistants … sushi models.”

But what the twins should really think about doing is being Taylor Swift impersonators, because man, they look a lot like her.

“We get that a lot,” Haley said when asked about the twins’ resemblance to Swift. “We might be [her long-lost sisters].”

“I wish,” Emily chimed in.

“I wouldn’t be mad about it,” Haley insisted.

For now, though, the twins are sticking to their reality-star shenanigans and Instagram sponsorships as their day jobs, but might make another appearance on “Bachelor in Paradise” this summer if they feel it works with their schedule.

“If we got asked to go back to ‘Bachelor in Paradise,’ right now, we’re in such a good place and I’m really happy with everything that’s going on that honestly it’s something we wouldn’t want to do right now in this moment,” Emily said, “but we keep saying, ‘Never say never.’”

“Well, our anniversary is her 4th of July party,” Sheeran, 26, tells PEOPLE of risk advisory consultant Cherry Seaborn, 24, whom he began dating in the summer of 2015 after Swift hosted them at her famous Independence Day fête at her Rhode Island home.

“I’ve known Cherry since I was 11,” adds the “Shape of You” singer — whose third album ÷ debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 — of his girlfriend. “She worked on Wall Street in New York, and I had like six shows .”

“It was around then, and we reconnected. I went on tour again, and then I went to Taylor’s 4th of July party. I was texting , and she was like, ‘I’m in Rhode Island at a 4th of July party,’ and I was like, ‘So am I.’ I kinda said to Taylor, ‘Can I invite one of my old schoolmates?’ The rest is history.”

“It’s just a load of like-minded people that you would never expect to see in the same place, together,” Sheeran says of the parties. “I found myself chatting to Ryan Reynolds for a long time, and I did not expect to see him there. ’s kind of a magnet for like-minded people, and they’re always super-sweet. Anyone that’s around her is very, very nice. It’s a fun party. But it’s a lot of stories. You walk in, and you’re like, ‘Holy f—! I know everyone in here!’ It’s cool.”For more on Ed Sheeran, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands everywhere Friday.

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In addition to providing a space for Sheeran’s relationship to blossom, Swift and Seaborn have become friends themselves, the “Castle on the Hill” singer says.

“Her and Taylor have hung out without me quite a few times; I think they have gal chats,” he says. “I don’t know what they get up to, talking about cats or whatever.”

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Thanks to Instagram and Twitter, the celebrities and musicians she invites on stage each night have become as expected as her shiny outfits and smooth backup dancers. In the beginning, Swift’s invitees were slightly more expected: ladies from her much-‘grammed crew, or musical acts that could use Swift’s star power to reach a bigger audience.

But when unexpected, er, friends started to pop up — the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team? Joan Baez?? Kobe Bryant??? — it was hard to keep track of just how many famous faces graced the many stadiums Swift set foot in. Here’s a list of all the celeb cameos we’ve seen on the “1989” tour as of Monday. (A * denotes that they sang, too.)

With three more shows in LA this week, followed by San Diego, Salt Lake City, Denver, and St. Paul — to name just a few — we’re sure this list will become much longer before the year’s end. And we say, the more, the merrier. But if Swift finds that there is simply no one left in Hollywood to invite, we here at The Huffington Post would gladly step up to the plate. Just sayin’.

Thanks to Instagram and Twitter, the celebrities and musicians she invites on stage each night have become as expected as her shiny outfits and smooth backup dancers. In the beginning, Swift’s invitees were slightly more expected: ladies from her much-‘grammed crew, or musical acts that could use Swift’s star power to reach a bigger audience.

But when unexpected, er, friends started to pop up — the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team? Joan Baez?? Kobe Bryant??? — it was hard to keep track of just how many famous faces graced the many stadiums Swift set foot in. Here’s a list of all the celeb cameos we’ve seen on the “1989” tour as of Monday. (A * denotes that they sang, too.)

With three more shows in LA this week, followed by San Diego, Salt Lake City, Denver, and St. Paul — to name just a few — we’re sure this list will become much longer before the year’s end. And we say, the more, the merrier. But if Swift finds that there is simply no one left in Hollywood to invite, we here at The Huffington Post would gladly step up to the plate. Just sayin’.

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Forget the ladylike skirts and heels—Taylor Swift has been pushing the envelope with her style choices recently and this weekend’s sexy, spangled bodysuit was the latest to make everyone take notice. She chose the number for her performance at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend festival in England, and the see-through material plus high-sparkle panels and fringe was reminiscent of Jennifer Lopez’s signature choices.

That dollar amount might seem kinda crazy, but don’t forget that there were 36 different outfits shown between all the ladies (and Kendrick Lamar). According to a source at the shop, the latex dress Taylor wears in the opening scene is one of theirs, as is the blouse Selena Gomez wears (see them here and here). Both of the items, pictured above, don’t come cheap—you can pick up your own for $ 235 and $ 360 respectively.

Outfit #1: Taylor’s nude bustier and skirt The video opened with so much action that we didn’t get a good look at Taylor’s first outfit until she got pushed through a window. With a nude latex bustier, miniskirt, garter belt, and thigh-highs, it started things off plenty steamy.

Outfit #3 and #4: Kendrick Lamar’s black suit and Taylor’s white latex two-piece Kendrick wore a black suiting to sit behind a desk, boss-style, and Taylor wore white latex with buckles to log time in a sci-fi machine that appeared to fix any wounds she sustained from Selena.

Outfit #5: Lena Dunham’s scene-stealing gloves We didn’t get to see Lena’s entire outfit, but her most major accessory was on full display: those buttery soft black leather gloves.

Outfit #6 and #7: Hailee Steinfeld’s white suit, and Taylor’s armor plates and crazy boots For her part in the trio of healers, Hailee wore all white (all the way down to her chunky-heeled Chelsea boots) and helped outfit Tay in those sick armored pieces. Also worth noting here: Taylor’s crazy, Lady Gaga-esque boots.

Outfit #10: Ellie Goulding’s long-sleeve top, shorts, and wide belt The thing that pushed Ellie’s look from basic LBD to something seriously dangerous? That wide belt, complete with three straps and a ton of buckles and hoops.

Outfit #12 and #13: Kendrick’s suit and Taylor’s sexy black lingerie A baseball cap made Kendrick’s earlier look more casual for a ride around the training facility, while Taylor got extra saucy in black lingerie and sexy stockings.

Outfit #14 and #15: Cara Delevingne’s bandage cage one-piece and Taylor’s silver spike bra Cara made her appearance in a bandage bathing suit, while Taylor got fierce with a spiked bra top and wrist-length leather gloves.

Outfit #16 and #17: Zendaya’s bra, biker shorts, and platform boots, and Taylor’s turtleneck and platform boots There was a ’90s vibe going on for Zendaya, who rocked biker shorts, high socks, and chunky platforms. Taylor rocked the same shoes but had a Princess Leia thing going with her billowy sleeve onesie.

Outfit #18 and #19: Hayley Williams’ blue cutout bodysuit and Taylor’s leather leotard and over-the-knee boots As one of the few ladies permitted to wear non-black, Paramour’s Hayley really stood out in blue leather. Taylor stood by in another leather leotard and tall boots.

Outfit #20: Taylor’s white jumpsuit and fur hood For her turn out of all-black, Taylor wore a white short suit (that looked, shape-wise, a lot like this red carpet pick).

Outfit #21: Lily Aldridge’s white zippered two-piece, fur hood, and fur arm warmers Lily’s outfit mimicked Taylor’s, though there were key differences. Hers was a two-piece with metallic silver accents and featured more fuzz on her arm warmers.

Outfit #22 and #23: Karlie Kloss’s and Taylor’s all-black boxing outfits The real-life pals battled in the ring in tiny one-pieces that could be marketed as super-sexy singlets.

To open things up, she picked a sparkly skater mini and a bra top with side cutouts (her glitter-covered boots are by Stuart Weitzman). This fan group counted eleven different outfit switches, and while there were some more classically demure Taylor, others had the bombshell level cranked way up.

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When it comes to Taylor Swift‘s recent music videos, part of the reason they’ve been so amazing to watch, if you’re a fashion-lover, is how many different outfits she crams in. It’s like she’s playing dress-up or trying on fun costumes (I mean, have you seen “Shake It Off”?) Her video for “Style” has just been released and it’s gorgeous, but gone are the character outfits—this one’s all Taylor.

All of the clothing could be items plucked directly from Tay’s own closet: a filmy lace dress, basic button-up, and short romper (all in white). The only spot of color I counted was a dark navy or black polka dot top, but aside from that, there’s nothing bright. Swift’spirators will have an accessory choice to mull over too: toward the beginning of the video you see her playing with a small paper crane charm, identical looking to the one she and Harry Styles both wore and she’s immortalized in lyrics (read about it on Much).

Also, I don’t see a single pair of shoes! There are some cat-eye sunnies and rings, but no shoes to discuss!

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If you’ve ever looked at Taylor Swift’s cat and thought “What is wrong with that thing?” then maybe you are John Cleese. On “The Graham Norton” show, the audience swooned over a photo of Olivia Benson (because probably there was a cue card that told them to make an “ooh” sound), but Cleese stopped to say what everyone at home was really thinking.

“How did it have the accident?” he asked Swift. “Is that a proper cat? Or is it damaged irreparably? That’s the weirdest cat I’ve ever seen in my life.” She was not amused.

Cleese then went on to compare cats to women, and things got less funny and kind of weird. He’ll regret all of this when Taylor releases her new song about him: “The Purrfect Revenge.”